A spokesman for the force then defended the seizure of the car, adding: “Regarding the above comments, for obvious reasons we cannot discuss this specific incident in detail, however we always ensure the law is enforced fairly and proportionately. If using the vehicle for a class of use not covered, then the vehicle is uninsured for that journey.”

Motorists are now being urged to check their insurance does cover them when commuting as not all policies do so.

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